awards + recognition

awards + recognition

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” Voltaire

2016 Ranking by Common Sense Advisory: 7th Largest in the World, 4th Largest LSP in US

In the Common Sense Advisory Language Services Marketing: 2016 Report, Welocalize has made a significant move up to 7th place in the ranking industry. Welocalize is now ranked #7 in top 100 language service providers and #4 in North America again in 2016. Common Sense Advisory (CSA), recognizes Welocalize as a leader within the $40 billion global localization industry. The June 2016 report Language Services Market: 2016 analyzed data across a market size of more than 18,000 LSPs. “Welocalize has achieved solid and steady growth by delivering a wider portfolio of innovative language and technology solutions to existing and new clients across the complete product lifecycle, from intellectual property to digital marketing and software validation. We anticipate continued growth and expansion as we partner with industry leaders across all sectors, applying our expertise and specialized services to help them achieve their targeted business goals while earning our position as the most respected and trusted brand in the global language services industry.” – Smith Yewell, CEO and co-founder of Welocalize. Read more.

John Deere Partner-Level Supplier

Welocalize has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-Level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, cost management, delivery, technical support and wavelength, which is a measure of responsiveness. Read more.

Welocalize has been recognized by CIO Review as one of 20 most promising technology solutions providers in the oil and gas industry. Hundreds of oil and gas technology solution providers were analyzed by a distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs and analysts including CIO Review’s editorial board to select the final list of Oil and Gas Technology Solution Providers of 2015. Read more.

2015 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company Award

Welocalize received the notable honor as one of the 2015 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies. Welocalize has distinctively achieved placement on the Inc. 5000 celebrated ranking for 11 consecutive years. Welocalize ranked 4,444 on the list, along with remarkable industry leaders and recognized top global brands. The list for 2015 is based on a ranking derived from the percentage of revenue growth in the period comparing 2011 to 2014. Read more.

2015 Ranking by Common Sense Advisory: 4th Largest LSP in US, 9th Largest in the World

Welocalize ranked no. 9 in top 100 language service providers, no. 4 in North America again in 2015. Common Sense Advisory (CSA), recognizes Welocalize as a leader within the $38 billion global localization industry. The June 2015 report Language Services Market: 2015 analyzed data from 18,000 LSPs. The firm, which has published market size estimates and global rankings found that the demand for language services is growing at an annual rate of 6.46%. “Welocalize continues to show steady double-digit growth in our global market share by demonstrating the true differentiators that attract global brands and leading companies around the world to trust us as a tech-enabled translation and localization services provider of choice.” – Smith Yewell, CEO and co-founder of Welocalize. Read more.

2015 United Way’s Community Volunteer Award

Welocalize was presented the 2015 United Way’s Community Volunteer Award for the company’s commitment to service. The award is a celebration for volunteer and charitable giving and is presented to honorees by Stacey Stewart, U.S. President of United Way Worldwide. The Welocalize award is recognition for volunteer activities in the Frederick, Maryland community.

2015 Maryland International Business Leadership Award

Smith Yewell, CEO and Co-Founder of Welocalize has received the World Trade Center Institute’s (WTCI) 2015 Maryland International Business Leadership Award. The award celebrates vision, international success and excellence in leadership for the winning companies and State of Maryland. Welocalize is a global leader in innovative translation and localization solutions with corporate headquarters located in Frederick, Maryland, where Smith Yewell founded the company in 1997 with 12 employees and one office.

Deloitte 2014 Technology Fast 500

Welocalize Receives Deloitte 2014 Technology Fast 500 Award – Welocalize has been recognized by Deloitte for the thirteenth time as one of the fastest growing North American companies in the prestigious 2014 Technology Fast 500™ annual ranking. Welocalize has received the respected award for the percentage of fiscal year revenue growth from 2009 to 2013. The ranking distinguishes companies of all sizes, both public and private who are driven by technological innovation and entrepreneurship, demonstrated through their rapid growth.

2014 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company Award

Welocalize Achieves Distinguished Fastest-Growing Company Inc. 5000 Ranking for Tenth Year – Welocalize, a leader in translation and localization solutions, placed on the 2014 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private U.S. Companies list for a coveted tenth time. The Inc. Magazine ranking highlights organizations based on their economic achievements. Welocalize ranked 3,454 along with prominent global brands and independent entrepreneurial companies. The 2014 list is ranked according to percentage of revenue growth when comparing 2010 to 2013. Read more

4th Largest LSP in US, 9th Largest Global LSP: Common Sense Advisory (CSA)

Welocalize ranked no. 9 in top 100 language service providers, no. 4 in North America in 2014. Independent research firm, Common Sense Advisory, recognizes Welocalize as a top player in $37 billion global localization industry. The June 2014 report Language Services Market: 2014 analyzed data from 18,000 LSPs. The firm, which has published market size estimates and global rankings for the past ten years, found that the demand for language services is growing at an annual rate of 6.23%. “This recognition is a credit to our people, clients and partners, well done everyone!” — Smith Yewell, CEO of Welocalize. Read moreAcross Translation Management System Certification

Welocalize is the First US-based Language Service Provider to Achieve Across Certification

Welocalize is the first English-speaking Language Service Provider (LSP) to qualify for the “Across Certified” distinction. Germany-based Across Systems GmbH is the manufacturer of the Across Language Server, a software platform for corporate language resources and translation processes.

Inc. Magazine 2013 Hire Power Award

Welocalize Recognized as Leading Job Creator in U.S. Receiving 2013 Hire Power Award from Inc. Magazine Welocalize received the honorable distinction for being one of America’s leading private company job creators with the reward of Inc. magazine’s 2nd annual Hire Power Award. Welocalize has been honored as 7th in private job creation for the U.S. business products and services industry and 3rd in private job creation in the state of Maryland. Read more

2nd Fastest Growing LSP 2010-2012: Common Sense Advisory (CSA)

Welocalize Ranked 2nd Fastest Growing Language Service Provider – Common Sense Advisory report The Fastest Growing LSPs recognizes Welocalize as having one of the highest sustained revenue increases over a two year period. From 2010 – 2012, Welocalize had an average three-year growth rate of 179.58% and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.88%. Read more

4th Largest LSP in US, 9th Largest Global LSP: Common Sense Advisory (CSA)

Welocalize ranked no. 9 in top 100 language service providers, no. 4 in North America in 2014. Independent research firm, Common Sense Advisory, recognizes Welocalize as a top player in $37 billion global localization industry. The June 2014 report href=”http://www.commonsenseadvisory.com/AbstractView.aspx?ArticleID=21531″ rel=”nofollow” data-ls-seen=”1″>Language Services Market: 2014 analyzed data from 18,000 LSPs. The firm, which has published market size estimates and global rankings for the past ten years, found that the demand for language services is growing at an annual rate of 6.23%. “This recognition is a credit to our people, clients and partners, well done everyone!” — Smith Yewell, CEO of Welocalize. Read more

Deloitte 2012 Technology Fast 500

Welocalize ranked number 406 fastest growing company in North America on Deloitte’s 2012 technology fast 500™ – Deloitte ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the period from 2006 – 2011. Welocalize grew 181% during this period. “Welocalize did it again. Only this year, we did it better – our revenue growth is higher and we’ve moved up 32 places from last year’s ranking. As always, credit due to our hard-working and focused, global workforce. Our focus on Operational Excellence to drive out waste and add value is creating impact in the industry and delighting our clients.”Welocalize previously ranked 438 in 2011. The Company has received the Technology Fast 500™ award for the past 12 years. Read more